The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, from its ranks, accusing him of gross indiscipline and unconstitutional conduct. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ambassador Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, disclosed that the National Working Committee (NWC) ratified El-Rufai’s expulsion following recommendations from the party’s ward and state levels in Kaduna. According to Aiyenigba, El-Rufai allegedly bypassed the proper registration process by forging...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, rolled out red carpets for Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, following their triumphant outing at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The Super Falcons, who clinched their historic 10th WAFCON title on Saturday, were received at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where President Tinubu showered them with accolades, national honours, and generous rewards. At a lively reception held in their honour,...

…Emmanuel Ikazoboh Appointed  Chairman Africa’s richest man and founder of Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote, has officially stepped down as Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. The decision, effective 25 July 2025, marks the end of an era for the cement giant and signals a renewed focus by the business magnate on his refinery, petrochemical, and fertiliser ventures. The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Mr Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and...